Veggie Burgers

Yields: 8 burgers | 2 pts per burger

My rating:

These veggie burgers are very tasty... definitely a nice change from frozen Morningstar patties! My only complaint is that this recipe is somewhat messy and time-consuming (with all the mincing). Also, the patties are a bit on a fragile side so be careful when flipping and handling them. You can freeze the extra burgers and heat them up for lunches later in the week. Pan-fry them as directed below BEFORE freezing. They re-heat nicely in the broiler or microwave.

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, divided
1/2 Cup Minced Onion
1/2 Cup Minced Green or Red Pepper
1/2 Cup Minced Carrot
1/2 Cup Minced Celery
1 (15 oz.) Can Cannelloni Beans
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 Cup Seasoned Dried Bread Crumbs
1/4 - 1/2 Cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth
Garlic Powder

Directions:

Save time and use a food processor to mince your vegetables.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup of chicken broth. Add minced vegetables (onion, pepper, carrot and celery). Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until veggies are soft and moisture has evaporated. You may need to add a little more broth if your veggies aren't soft. Set aside to cool slightly.

Mash beans (again the food processor will speed this up). Place in a medium bowl and add eggs. Mix well. Add bread crumbs and veggie mixture; mix until thoroughly combined. Shape into 8 equal patties. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 20 minutes (or put in freezer for 10 minutes).

In same skillet, heat 1.5 teaspoons of oil. Add 4 patties, sprinkle with garlic powder, and cook over medium heat, turning once, until browned on both sides, and heated through. Remove patties to plate; keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1.5 teaspoons of oil and the last 4 patties.

Yields: 8 burgers.

Please note that Nutritional Info and WW Points do not include hamburger roll!

Nutritional Info: (per serving, not including hamburger roll) 132 Calories; 3g Fat (23.5% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 47mg Cholesterol; 470mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat. 2 WW Points per serving.

Original Source: Aimee's Adventures